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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.05, 4,882.94 and 1,793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.05, 4,882.94 and 1,793.45 is: 2,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.05 : 4,882.94 = 1,793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.05/4,882.94 = 1,793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.05x = 4,882.94 × 1,793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.05x = 8,757,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,275.36/3,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.37

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